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Denationalization in Irish (Dínáisiúnú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for denationalization is dínáisiúnú, a masculine noun.
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How to say “denationalization” in Irish

Irish:
dínáisiúnú
English:
denationalization
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“dee-NAW-shoo-noo”  /ˈdʲiːˌnˠaːʃuːnˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
dínáisiúnaithe, an dínáisiúnaithe (e.g. polasaí an dínáisiúnaithe, the policy of denationalization)

What does “dínáisiúnú” mean?

denationalization
The process of transferring a nationalized industry or company back into private ownership; it is the verbal noun of the verb dínáisiúnaigh.Also: denationalisation, privatization, privatisation.

“Dínáisiúnú” with the article

Here is dínáisiúnú after the article (an t-alt).

an dínáisiúnú
the denationalization
No change after an

“Dínáisiúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dínáisiúnú, the Irish word for denationalization.

Bhí an rialtas i bhfabhar dínáisiúnaithe.
The government was in favour of denationalization.
Chuir na ceardchumainn i gcoinne an dínáisiúnaithe.
The trade unions opposed the denationalization.
Tharla dínáisiúnú an chomhlachta sin anuraidh.
That company was denationalized last year.
Ní raibh an pobal sásta leis an dínáisiúnú.
The public was not happy with the denationalization.
Pléadh an dínáisiúnú sa Dáil inné.
The denationalization was discussed in the Dáil yesterday.
Is é an dínáisiúnú croílár a bpolasaí eacnamaíochta.
Denationalization is at the heart of their economic policy.
Cailleadh poist mar thoradh ar an dínáisiúnú.
Jobs were lost as a result of the denationalization.

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Denationalization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for denationalization?

The Irish for denationalization is dínáisiúnú (pronounced “dee-NAW-shoo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce dínáisiúnú in Irish?

Dínáisiúnú is said like “dee-NAW-shoo-noo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌnˠaːʃuːnˠuː/).

Does dínáisiúnú have a plural?

No plural form is given for dínáisiúnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does dínáisiúnú change to dhínáisiúnú or ndínáisiúnú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dínáisiúnú becomes mo dhínáisiúnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndínáisiúnú (eclipsis).

What is the opposite of dínáisiúnú?

The opposite is náisiúnú, nationalization, where the state takes ownership of an industry.

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